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What is City Links?

City Links is a one-day service experience within the local community for all
first-year students at Azusa Pacific University. This experience builds
community within each Alpha Group and introduces students to the local
community that will become home during their APU experience.

Vision Statement

City Links aims to build relationships among first-year students and those who
live, learn, work, and grow up in the city of Azusa and surrounding
communities. This celebration of ongoing service joins Azusa Pacific
University, the city of Azusa, and surrounding communities in service
alongside one another. Working with faith communities, schools, parks, and
nonprofit organizations, students and community members take action to promote
a common care for our neighborhoods.

Event Description

Working with churches and local organizations, students will serve over the
course of three Saturdays that introduce them to the city of Azusa and
surrounding communities. The Office of Orientation and Transitions facilitates the student
participation through Beginnings, the first-year seminar class for incoming
students. This renewed annual tradition highlights the consistent
collaboration among the APU student body and the broader local community.

Schedule

Each Alpha Group will be assigned to a particular day of service for City
Links. Specific assignments will be communicated through your Alpha leader in
collaboration with the Office of Orientation and Transitions. Should you have any
questions, please contact one of the coordinators listed below.

City Links 2014 Dates

Saturday, February 1

Saturday, September 20

Saturday, September 27

Saturday, October 4

City Links 2014 Schedule (subject to change)

7:30 a.m.

Students meet at UTCC

8 a.m.

Depart to community centers

8:30 a.m.

Site orientation by community partner

9 a.m.

Service activities

12 p.m.

Return to APU

Preparing for the Day of Service

Expect great things! Be ready to learn and serve!

Wear a T-shirt, long pants, closed-toe shoes, and sunscreen.

Bring a large water bottle.

Eat a healthy breakfast before you come.

Contact Information

Center for Student Action
Jacob Arzaga, program coordinator of local ministriesjacobarzaga@apu.edu